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Making Long Term Decisions Instead Of Short Term

March 10, 2020 by Ashley Mayes Leave a Comment

When it comes to renovating, it’s hard to think about saving and making long term decisions instead of short term decisions. Sometimes, the short term decisions are great and other times, they are aren’t. Hear our thoughts all about both of these types of decisions today. 

How do you paint wrought iron railings

Listen below or find us on your favorite podcast app: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay and Overcast 

 

If you hate the way something looks, there are usually cheap, easy cosmetic updates like paint and adhesive tile you can apply on top. We’ve all been swayed by the “$100 challenge” bathroom update that looks great in photos, but… when is it better to save up, learn some new skills, and do a bigger project? 

 

Resources mentioned: 

  1. Dear Alice Podcast
  2. Nicole Bach @makingitlovely thread on Twitter that inspired this episode
  3. Making It Lovely blog
  4. Ashley’s experience with short term design decisions: 
    1. Modernizing stair railings
    2. Patio umbrella
    3. Gold alligator
  5. Suzannah’s spray paint projects (including her popular breakfast nook light fixture and painting her brass fireplace screen)
  6. Suzannah’s post on replacing door knobs and hinges

 

You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram:

  • @suzannahstanley
  • @biggerthanthethreeofus
  • @yourhomestorypodcast

 

And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!

 

Long Term renovation decisions

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